#Israel Politics

According to the Israeli CEC as of 7:57 AM on October 28 after counting 57.36% of ballots, Netanyahu's bloc leads the opposition by six mandates. Turnout reached 77.7%, a high since 1999; counting continues.

By noon, 31.5% of voters had cast ballots in Israel's elections — a record turnout for this hour since the 1970s. Due to long lines, polling stations may stay open past their scheduled closing time.